The Milledgeville, GA music scene will soon boast its status as the birthplace of STOKESWOOD, a memorable modern musical blend founded during the college careers of two of its chosen sons. Adam Patterson and Mark Godwin did go their separate ways for a time after their Georgia College and State University days; Adam experimented with a solo career, while Mark started a band, EDA, in Milledgeville. The two came together again, and by summer 2005, were offering shows in Miami, Knoxville, Washington D.C., and Boston. The STOKESWOOD sound, based on strong acoustic and electric guitar licks, is filled with influences like Simon and Garfunkel, Radiohead, and the Beatles, to name a few, and clearly illuminates those emanations under the light of a more present time. The STOKESWOOD performance reflects an energy that is at once tranquil and energizing. We play with a lot of feel and passion and that love is passed from the stage to the crowd, I hope, says Mark. College days quickly dissolved into years of playing the local circuit, Athens, Atlanta and Milledgeville, and building a following among fans in the region. Adam states, We want people to walk away knowing that we left everything we had on the stage. The sound that results from this collaboration is almost too power-filled to come from a duo. And that's a good thing. These days, Adam and Mark spend much of their time working the venues that repeatedly invite them to work their show before a growing fan base. When time allows, the two can be found at a little place in Atlanta, down a street called STOKESWOOD, honing their magic, writing new material, and planning their own sort of musical journey.

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